Woodley Lewis

He played eleven seasons for the Los Angeles Rams, the Chicago Cardinals, and the Dallas Cowboys.

Lewis attended Manual Arts High School, before moving on to the Los Angeles City College.

He finished his college eligibility as the school's record-holder in career kickoff return average (34.1 avg.

The next year, he played on offense and defense, helping the Rams become NFL champions for the second time in franchise history.

[7] During his time with the Rams, he played as a cornerback, running back, wide receiver and on special teams.

[8] As the team's elder statesman and a reserve wide receiver, he appeared in 6 games and registered one reception for 19 yards.

[9] In 1962, he invested in a 36-lane bowling alley with an adjacent restaurant and cocktail lounge at 1950 North Central Avenue, becoming one of the first African-American business owners in Compton.